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The Chernarus map that is the official map of DayZ has a bit of history. Operation Harvest Red, the Czech Republic, multiple scenarios, EW etc. I love lore, story line can make a game. So why not add books, news papers etc. telling the stories of the missions in Arma2. It would be a awesome way to show respects to the roots of DayZ and give old Arma vets some nostalgic reading. It doesn't have to end with books and news papers through. If there was a mine field in Arma2 or Czech Republics campaign, you could transfer it over to DayZ like it was forgotten after the war, or couldn't get to cleaning it up due to the infection break out. The FOB from Harvest Red could be added maybe, though if i recall it was destroyed by Arty. So a Damaged FOB would be cool. Things like that would be so cool. This would explain why there is such a Western influence in the map, i.e. Guns, Cars, heli's, British troops, etc. Would also like to see some history lore about how the virus broke out Note: I'm not asking for a story that you can follow, any kind lore where the main character (you) becomes a hero and saves the day or anything like that. That isn't what DayZ is about there are no main characters, each story is different based 100% on the player...and I have no intuitions to change that. Though historical lore of other events would be a real thing in a real life DayZ, News papers of the days before would be around, history books would be around etc. etc. We would find books on... say...the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, News articles about it, telling stories of soldiers over there.. I think that concept could transfer over. But DayZ would have the history of Arma2

Old news.. been posted about and they are pretty big post.. see my sig... It's prob where beraking point dev got the idea from and rocket has talked about them in little Q&A, videos blogs or little bits here and there.. i forget.

I came up with this idea looking at a 'explosive zombie' suggestion... witch is silly, it's not L4D. but... What if we could capture a zombie and booby trap them from there. Say we put a explosive vest on them and trigger it by 'calling the phone'. Or a grenade that's had it's pin pulled but wont blow up until the zombie has been looted. since the spoon hasn't been released. Could do the same with a smoke grenade, so when it's been triggered, all the surrounding zombies come'a run-n. we could also have two walls around a base, and trap them between the two walls as way of defending the base. The idea's are countless, limited only by the person who captured a zombie creativity. since the zombies are not dead people, you could tranquilize them and from there sit them up in the way you want. You could use the collar with a pole attached to it to move them... and have cages to keep them in... like the lion cages at a zoo. Or have one of those horse transportation trucks to move them around. You could drive up to someone and release 10 zombies on them! aye? ;)

You could put book bags on them and shit, would be cool but it seems complicated.. either way I like it ;) Little more inventory space or w.e, but you risk getting sick since you're always around them. Pretty neat risk/gain

I'm not talking about modern army units, I do not want F35 and M1 Abrams kicking ass and taking names. It would ruin the point of the game completely. But I do think adding BDRM, Yak 7b, HMG and Mortars will add substance and increase the fear factor of the game. Right now all we do is get geared up and snipe each other. Rather boring if you ask me, it's why I quit playing for a bit, that and hackers. Any one knows that when armor arrives on the battlefield, the tide changes. Your heart either sinks or finds it way to cloud9. Adding armor to the game is a big deal though. I decided on the BDRM because it's lightly armored, you can take it out with hail of 7.62 fire if you hit it enough. Armor is also a effective tool against Snipers, and other tactics. I also simply would like to see a fighter plane in DayZ. I think it fits well for what the game is. The yak-7b isn't armed like F35s or Frogfoots so it wouldn't be as big as a threat compared to those. But having it in the game would add substance, and give players more things to do. It's top speed being 370 MPH, It wouldn't be that hard to shoot down. Mortars and HMG also should be added to the game. Though they stay the way that they are currently in Arma2 OA. That being you have to assemble a tripod and the gun/mortar together. adding HMG will be a good counter to BDRM and Yak 7b, plus it's good for defending a base against enemy attack. Mortars would require teammates to use, promoting team play. The mortar mechanics would need a change(no Arty computer), and you should have to find ammo for the HMG and mortars separately Armor, Planes, Mortars and HMG all effect the mine set of the soldier (player in this case) That is enough of a reason to add them to the game. But along side that it would get rid of the abuse of sniping, It will give the player more to do, and it will make the game less dry. adding these would change the way the game is played. I think they should be rare, not so rare you can't have tank battles or dog fights. but not so common everyone has one(but with hackers everyone prob will anyway) Opinions?

like I said, I'm not asking for battalions of tanks, planes, Heavy Machine guns and Mortar crews. This post right here proves that ya'll have no idea what i'm asking for. I do not want Hawitzers or Abrams, or anything like that. I understand that it would be OP and kill the game. But you can't get that in your head.. You act like I want 10,000 "heavy Artillery" cannons in each damn town. Apache heli flying over and Abrams shooting it out. Deh But there are military bases in game. There are military zombies... there are military aspects of the game you can't hide from that. To say that there would be no armored vehicles, HMG, or mortars on map is a big bag of silly because authentically you could find them at the FOBs placed in map and at the barracks already in game. etc. etc. etc. If you want only survival.. I think they should just remove all guns, maybe try minecraft? It's like you see someone say 'tank' and you see red with BF CoD titles popping up. no one is asking for that.

Thanks ;) There's always a dud in a good batch =p anyway I posted it and I'll keep saying why I posted it, but honestly idc... I'm fine with mortars and etc. not being in the game. I just wanted to see what the community thought. It's funny that someone brought it back from being dead who disagreed and now it's a unlike post hogging the top

well then I've completely misunderstood the point of the suggestion thread.

Stop being dramatic, you know that'snot what I want.

And I'm saying just because the game sole purpose isn't about military tactics.. does that make it irrelevant? The answer is no, There will be clans, there will be firefights, there should be ways to get an advantage far pass the ol Ak vs M16 debate. Just cause the game is about survival, doesn't make other real life aspects irrelevant.

I don't think ya'll get what I was saying but this post is old and idc anymore. But ya'll act like I want M119 with Arty computers, M1 Abrams and F35 jets in the game, and M134s... witch is silly. But people are going to try to find a tactical advantage over other people in anygame that has PvP. in a game where authenticity is key... I don't see the harm in adding low grade vehicles and weapons that could change the course of a battle. Just because zombies are in the game doesn't mean Dshka or M2 are not real.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY8jaGs7xJ0

It can be if you want ;) That's the beauty of it!

even if it is in The Walking Dead, who cares they don't have copy rights on the idea. Please shove the walking dead and their predictable and horrible acting up your ass. No offence of course. But having someone through a crap TV show in my face ever 3 post is a bit annoying. The idea isn't original, there are books that came before The Walking Dead that are using zombies as weapons. You can tranquilizer them them maybe, use non lethal rounds... use the Carthage vs Rome tactic where you bait them in and box them in. You could kill a bandit and use his body as bait and then box them in from there... many different ways

I haven't watched The Walking Dead since Season 1. but if these idea's are in it, doesn't make it a bad ideas ;)

Zombies are a huge part of the environment(PVE) in dayZ and so is PVP.. I feel combining PVP and PVE isn't a small subject, but perfect for a game like this that is about freedom and social experience.. etc. as far as realism... what? Using zombies as a weapon is very authentic.. 1st kill I got in the game was wounding a player and letting zombies eat him. and I agree about it needing to be visible or a clue or something... Maybe in the gear menu there will be a grenade with out the pin or something subtle. But I loot zombies all the time, great source of beans and pepsi's ;) anyway it can be hits or misses but that's the risk of any trap... just got to be creative with the bait ;)

The real issue is with 3rd person, and it's cause people like having a handicap.

WRONG the AK 12 is replacing the AN 94, the An94 is to expensive.

What would ya'll think if para-scopes where in the game. They are easy to make and it would be an easy alt. to 3rd person. aye!? I think it would have to be destroyable if it got shot, and flicker the light if it's facing the sun or any other light source

The idea was just a concept I wanted to see how the community reacted too.. I'd rather have DayZ SA too though ;) anyway I hate that 3rd person breaks immersion. I'd rather feel more attached to the character then let cosmetics tickle my pickle. I feel being detached to the players character is a huge fault in the game. Why people so casually 'respawn' and all that other crap.. Also I think if people had the ability to use a para-scope, then they would use it same way people use 3rd to sneak a peek.

I was just going to post a suggestion to add more lag... but this will do, this will do.

Why I want mortars, Yak7b, etc. in game.

Every gun is built without a scope

So you're arguing against sickness?

ANOTHER FUCKING 3rd v.s 1st POST! jeeze... Just keep the half of the official servers on veteran, and the other half one expert... problem solve.